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Bishop & Friends

97.1 The Fan
Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Football
Columbus Blue Jackets
Ohio State University
Ohio State
College Football Playoff
College Football
Cleveland Browns
NFL
Cleveland Cavaliers
Ohio State Basketball
Transfer Portal
Michigan
Miami Hurricanes
NCAA
NBA
Big Ten
NHL
Michigan Football
Cincinnati Bengals

Beau Bishop takes the art of sports radio and day drinking to a whole new level. Eric Rieser and Ryan Baker join in on the fun. Catch the live experience weekdays from 9am-Noon on 97.1 FM in Columbus, on The Fan App, or at 971thefan.com. The Fan, Ohio's Sports Destination.

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Latest Episodes

Happy Monday Edition of the Program!! Beau is back and has tales from his trip to Montana. No brakes from now til the end of Football Season. Big Ten Media Days get underway tomorrow. LeBron surprised us all. Ohio State Football round-up from the pas... more

Happy Friday All Friends Edition of the Program!! It's JP's last day in for Beau. Big Ten Media Days are next week in Chicago. The SEC sure seems to be whining a lot about middle of the road football. Steve Sarkisian is talking about the pie of Colle... more

Happy Thursday All Friends Edition of the Program!! JP is still in for Beau. Don't tweet at High School kids. Ohio State loses out on David Gabriel Georges. Browns and Bengals training camps get underway next week. Jersey patches coming to Ohio State... more

Happy 1st Friday All Friends Edition of the Program!! JP remains in for Beau. The recruitment of David Gabriel Georges is coming to an end. Jake Diebler's squad is heading to Puerto Rico. The SEC and Kirby Smart are doubling down. Chip Kelly with a n... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Robinson
Locked On Bama expert
Locked On (Bama)
Episode: Bishop & Friends July, 17, 2026
Dave Shudlowski
Golf Digest editor, Memorial Magazine
Golf Digest
Episode: Bishop & Friends July, 15, 2026
John Hoover
SI and Lockdown Sooners journalist
Sports Illustrated / Lockdown Sooners
Episode: Bishop & Friends July, 15, 2026
Shahan Jarajah
CBS National College Football writer
CBS Sports
Episode: Bishop & Friends July, 13, 2026
Devere Posey
Dynamic receiver joining us
Ohio State (former OSU wide receiver)
Episode: Bishop & Friends July, 9, 2026
Jeremiah Smith
OSU wide receiver discussed in Mount Rushmore context
Ohio State University
Episode: Bishop & Friends July, 9, 2026
Chris Feodor
Cleveland Cavaliers/NBA coverage
cleveland.com
Episode: Bishop & Friends July, 8, 2026
Chris Vidor
Cleveland.com reporter
cleveland.com
Episode: Bishop & Friends July, 8, 2026
Keith Smith
SpoTrack NBA cap analyst
SpowTrack
Episode: Bishop & Friends July, 7, 2026

Hosts

Beau Bishop
Host of Bishop & Friends; longtime Ohio sports radio host
Eric Rieser
Co-host/analyst; provides sports analysis and discussion

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • Thank You

    Thank you for sticking up for the fans with this Big Noon fiasco. This is the only program that isn’t self serving enough to push noon games down our throat because they want to be done working early on a Saturday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mackey, Tim
    United Statesa year ago
  • Boring and tedious

    Fallen from grace. It’s now the “listen to one person ramble and occasionally phone his buddies” show. Let your cohosts speak sometimes. Enough about your kids.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pineconn
    United Statesa year ago
  • This show is just pure state-run media

    The host has a far greater need to be buddies with coaches, administrators, and ex players than he does to give anyone fair and honest analysis.

    The guys at 3pm are idiots, but at least they’re honest…this is nothing more than a gigantic “drinking of bath water through a straw” session

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MA#123
    United States2 years ago
  • Chops

    Beau is the best, and Rieser is also very good! BUT, like most listeners, I gotta say Chops is beyond horrible, he’s very ill-informed about things, has horrible takes, and obviously grates on Beau’s nerves. He also talks way too much, and he acts like he’s some sophisticated movie reviewer any time they discuss movies or TV shows. If the show was just Beau and Rieser, it would be awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Longtime listener of The Fan
    United States2 years ago
  • New cohost

    Chops is an awful cohost. He’s even worse when Beau goes on vacation. Fire Mark and hire a real 2nd wheel.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    tomda4
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the local Ohio sports focus and chemistry among hosts.
Praise for authentic, “real talk” about college football politics and playoff formats; some critics call out pacing and balance.
Some listeners feel the show leans too heavily on banter at times and could use more in-depth analysis.
Fans enjoy the insider access and guest mix, though opinions on co-hosts vary widely.
The show's community anecdotes and sponsor integration are seen as a strength by many.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bishop & Friends July, 16, 2026
Q: What did the guests say about Auburn's viability in 2026 with Golish at the helm?
Zach Blackerby highlighted Auburn's strong NIL alignment, transfer portal activity, and the potential for a quick rebound if Golish can translate his South Florida success to the SEC, potentially reaching a bowl game or better in year one.
Bishop & Friends July, 7, 2026
Q: What did you think of the Donovan Mitchell extension news?
The hosts frame it as a major commitment that stabilizes the Cavaliers' core and sets up how they build the roster around Mitchell, with some debate about long-term implications and whether it will be enough to contend for a championship.
Bishop & Friends June, 19, 2026
Q: How do you see the current NIL and transfer portal climate affecting Ohio State's recruitment strategy?
The hosts explain that Ohio State tends to follow a disciplined approach, prioritizing players who can contribute early rather than pursuing expensive, high-risk bids for five-star freshmen; they expect a mix of retaining key players and selectively courting transfer options to balance the roster.
Bishop & Friends June, 22, 2026
Q: What made Wyndham Clark's Open win stand out this year?
Clark won with a late surge in patience and exceptional putting, overcoming a big lead by the field and the high-pressure final holes to secure his second major.
Bishop & Friends June, 9, 2026
Q: What is the latest on the Brendan Sorsby injunction and its potential impact on the 2026 season?
The ruling allows Sorsby to play in 2026 with two games missed due to an injunction; the NCAA has filed an accelerated appeal, and conferences are weighing a broader response, including possible self-imposed suspensions. The timeline remains unsettled with further legal proceedings likely extending into the season.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop & Friends

What is Bishop & Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rowdy, locally focused sports talk show featuring a rotating cast of hosts and frequent guests who riff on pro and college athletics with a strong emphasis on Ohio teams. Episodes blend banter, listener interactions, and insider commentary on playoff formats, conference realignment, and fan culture, often weaving in personal anecdotes and sponsor mentions. A standout with this show is its willingness to host national voices alongside deep local knowledge, creating a lively, informal atmosphere that still covers high-level topics like college football governance, media rights, and the business side of sports. Potential listeners should expect a fast-paced mix of analysis, stories from the road, and hot takes that celebrate regional sports ... more

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2. Dave Shudlowski
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4. Shahan Jarajah
5. Devere Posey
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7. Chris Feodor
8. Chris Vidor

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